Engineering & Craftsmanship made in Germany

IoT Infrastructure for SMEs.From sensor to cloud.

We plan, install and operate - all from a single source.

  • Hardware & Installation: Sensors, gateways and on-site mounting
  • Secure Connectivity: Private LoRaWAN networks & connectivity
  • Managed Platform: Data storage & dashboards without IT stress

Trusted by innovative companies worldwide

  • Negosh
  • Keymate
  • Rekorder
  • SolidProof
  • Golem
  • Maho Management
  • NextGym
  • Millenium
  • ABCO Water
  • Yonju
  • Paritel
  • Böse VA
  • Eva Dubai
  • Mr Clipart
  • Führerscheinmacher
  • Aphy
  • Arge

Deployed Worldwide

From Germany to France and Spain to Dubai, from South Korea to Australia to the USA - we serve customers on every continent, remote or on-site. Our IoT infrastructure runs where it's needed: in data centers worldwide, with local compliance and global scale. Whether pilot project or enterprise rollout - merkaio delivers.

On-Site
merkaio Team unterwegs

Our team on the road in Germany

We're there when you need us

Not just digital. We're on-site with our customers, building infrastructure, installing hardware, and supporting projects - worldwide.

Headquartered in Germany - serving customers around the globe.
On-site hardware installation
Infrastructure setup
End-to-end project support
Ready to deploy worldwide

Smart Software & Hardware Solutions

We build our own products based on our IoT expertise - from sensors to finished applications.

merkaio WaitWatch

merkaio Software

merkaio WaitWatch

Intelligent waiting room monitoring for clinics and practices. Real-time occupancy, wait times, and analytics at a glance.

  • Live occupancy of all waiting areas
  • 100% GDPR compliant - no cameras
  • Heatmaps and historical analysis
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merkaio edge pro

merkaio Hardware

merkaio edge pro

Industrial IoT edge gateway that replaces conventional cloud platforms. Fanless, DIN-rail mountable, pre-installed with ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana & Node-RED.

  • 100% open source - no vendor lock-in
  • Pre-installed IoT stack, ready in minutes
  • Your data stays on your infrastructure
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Our Services

Digitalization that delivers - from concept to operation.

Enterprises
Municipalities
Utilities
Healthcare
Agriculture

Web Portals & Applications

Digital products instead of data silos

Custom web apps and customer portals that turn sensor data into real value. Multi-tenant, white-label ready, and scalable.

Mobile Apps

Your data, everywhere

Native iOS and Android apps for field technicians or end users. Offline-capable, with push notifications and real-time data.

Interfaces & Integrations

No more island solutions

We connect your IoT infrastructure with existing systems - ERP, inventory management, BI tools, or cloud services.

IoT Infrastructure

From sensor to cloud

The complete IoT solution from a single source: network planning, installation, platform operation, and long-term support. GDPR compliant.

Hardware Consulting

The right technology for your use case

Selection and procurement of sensors, gateways, and connectivity. Pre-configured, tested, vendor-independent.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Data becomes decisions

Dashboards, reports, and alerts that make sense. Data-driven decisions instead of gut feeling.

Powered by the merkaio Stack

The merkaio Stack

A modular offering built around one unified foundation.

01

merkaio core

The unified IoT foundation

Milesight
ChirpStack
Mosquitto
Grafana
ThingsBoard

A standardized, proven IoT technology stack - from devices to dashboards.

Milesight sensors & gateways
LoRaWAN connectivity
ChirpStack network server
Grafana dashboards & alerting
Optional ThingsBoard application layer
Secure device onboarding & integrations

One stack. Fully understood. Fully operable.

02

merkaio ops

Operated IoT platforms

ChirpStack
Mosquitto
Grafana
Prometheus
ThingsBoard

We operate the complete merkaio stack as a managed service.

Managed ChirpStack
Managed Grafana & ThingsBoard
Monitoring & alerting (Prometheus-based)
Updates, security patches & backups
SLA-backed operations
VPN & connectivity operations

You don't run the stack. We do.

03

merkaio cloud

Cloud foundation for IoT workloads

AWS
Google Cloud
Azure
Hetzner
IONOS
OVHcloud

The secure and scalable infrastructure layer for IoT operations.

Cloud architecture & provisioning
AWS, GCP, Azure or EU-based clouds
Network & VPN design
Security & IAM baseline
Scalability & cost optimization

Cloud-native by design. Built for IoT realities.

04

merkaio dev

Custom extensions & integrations

Grafana
Prometheus
Python
Node.js
React

When standard components are not enough, merkaio dev extends the stack - from decoders to complete IoT apps.

Custom Grafana dashboards
Payload decoders & parsers
Data pipelines & APIs
ERP / BI / application integrations
IoT web apps & customer portals
Mobile apps (iOS/Android)

We extend the stack - we don't reinvent it.

Milesight

Hardware Expertise with Milesight

We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out - from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.

We also work with hardware from other manufacturers - whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.

Milesight Gateway + Sensor Ecosystem
Sensors
Gateways
Controllers
Accessories

We break the pattern.
Why pay for software that's actually free?

The IoT market is full of "proprietary platforms" that trap customers in expensive licensing models. Look under the hood, and you'll often find open-source technology (like ThingsBoard or Grafana) that's been relabeled. We think that's wrong. We play with open cards.

The Market Standard

The Trap
  • White-LabelingOpen-source software is sold as proprietary invention.
  • License CostsYou pay high monthly fees per device for software that's actually license-free.
  • Vendor Lock-inYour data and configurations are trapped in a "blackbox". Switching is nearly impossible.
  • OpacityYou don't know what your business runs on.

The merkaio Way

The Solution
  • 100% TransparencyWe tell you exactly what we use (ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana).
  • No License FeesYou pay for our work (setup, operations, security), not for the code.
  • Full OwnershipThe stack belongs to you. You have full access to databases and admin panels.
  • FreedomSince we use standards, you can theoretically take over operations yourself or switch providers at any time.

We don't hide behind licenses. We convince through operations.

View Our Open-Source Stack

Solutions for Your Industry

We understand the challenges of your sector and deliver tailored IoT solutions.

Municipalities & Government

  • Citizen apps with real-time data
  • Parking & traffic monitoring
  • Water levels & flood warning
  • Air quality & environmental monitoring

Industry & Manufacturing

  • Machine monitoring & vibration
  • Energy monitoring (ISO 50001)
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Indoor climate & air quality

Agriculture

  • Irrigation control & soil moisture
  • Silo monitoring & fill levels
  • Climate data & frost warning
  • Animal welfare monitoring

Retail

  • Visitor counting & conversion
  • Queue management
  • Cold chain monitoring
  • Indoor climate & energy costs

Healthcare

  • Waiting room monitoring
  • Temperature monitoring (GDP/GMP)
  • Medication storage
  • Indoor air quality

Logistics & Transport

  • Asset tracking & location
  • Cold chain monitoring
  • Yard management
  • Trailer & container status

One platform. Configured for your requirements.

Leading companies worldwide trust merkaio

  • With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from merkaio think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team!

    Sonja Aßer

    Sonja Aßer

    Data Manager, ARGE, Germany

  • I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me.

    Andrea Pawlowski

    Andrea Pawlowski

    Communications Manager, Golem.de, Germany

  • I recently worked with Timo and the merkaio team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With merkaio, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.

    Aleksandr Shuliko

    Aleksandr Shuliko

    CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE

  • merkaio manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With merkaio's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.

    Pascal Hakkers

    Pascal Hakkers

    CEO Aphy B.V., Netherlands

  • Counting on the merkaio team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.

    Gabriel Sanz Señor

    Gabriel Sanz Señor

    CEO Odiseo Solutions, Spain

  • From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. They take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend merkaio without reservation!

    Sebastian Maier

    Sebastian Maier

    CEO Yonju GmbH

  • We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and merkaio. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. merkaio took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back.

    Matthias Zimmermann

    Matthias Zimmermann

    CEO Annota GmbH

  • Robin and Timo provided excellent support! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future.

    Simon Deutsch

    Simon Deutsch

    CEO WiseWhile UG

Let's start your IoT project. Digital and on-site.

We don't just deliver software - we deliver the complete solution. From selecting and installing sensors in your facility to secure cloud operations. Talk to engineers who can do both.

Timo Wevelsiep

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Timo Wevelsiep

Lead IoT Solutions Architect